Cellulose Fiber is a popular choice due to its low cost and resistance to heat, mold, moisture, mildew, and pests.
Cellulose insulation has a functional lifetime of more than 50 years!
There is no need to replace or maintain the insulation during normal building use. During the installation of loose-fill or blow in insulation, any waste material is added into the building shell where the insulation is installed, so there is effectively no installation waste.
Blown in cellulose insulation is produced primarily from post-consumer wood pulp (newspapers), typically accounting for roughly 85 % of the insulation by weight. Cellulose insulation is treated with fire-retardant. Borates and boric acid are used most commonly and account for the other 15 % of the cellulose insulation by weight.
Mold Resistance
Cellulose significantly decreases the risk of mold even beginning to form. Not to mention blow in cellulose insulation has the lowest burn rate out of a insulation materials making it incredibly safe for you and your family.
Pest Control
Cellulose insulation is treated with boric acid, which is an efficient pest hindrance. When insects/pests absorb or come into contact with boric acid, it kills the creatures and they can not contaminate your insulation.
Air / Vapor Barrier
Air infiltration is almost as important as R-value in the thermal performance of a building. Infiltration of unconditioned ambient air means that heating and cooling systems must expend more energy to compensate for the infiltration.
Sound Control
Cellulose provides very effective sound control to minimize outside noises and between rooms (if the interior walls are insulated). Many people only focus on the energy savings that can be achieved with blow in cellulose insulation but overlook the benefits that come from improved sound insulation. If you have ever walked into a house that is not insulated you will immediately notice that noises from outside of the house are “louder” than in an insulated home.
Fire Resistant
Besides saving you money, cellulose insulation also provides extremely effective fire protection capabilities. Tests conducted by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.® show that Cellulose insulation provides an effective 1 hour fire rating. This will slow the spread of a fire allowing you more time to escape any danger. This is because cellulose is specially treated using Borate Compound Chemicals as a fire retardant in the manufacturing process to meet or exceed all fire safety requirements.
Cold Rooms Over A Garage? Cellulose. Existing Walls With Fiberglass Performing Poorly? Cellulose Can Solve It. New Construction? Cellulose. Existing Attic Needs Upgraded R-Value? Cellulose
Blow in Cellulose Insulation Tops Fiberglass in Standards
Blow in Cellulose Insulation is covered by the American Society for Testing and Materials Standard Specifications (ASTM). The ASTM covers several material properties, including:
- R-Value
- Flame spread
- Smoldering combustion
- Density
- Corrosiveness
- Odor emission
- Moisture vapor absorption
- Fungi resistance
- Adhesive/cohesive strength (spray on only)
Blown In Cellulose Benefits
Cellulose is superior to other insulation materials and benefits and cons must be considered separately on each home project.
- Most general contractors advise their clients to make the switch to cellulose dense packed walls
- Significant difference is sound absorption / sound control
- Improved heat retention
- Heat protection from radiation (direct sunlight)
- Fire retardant / fire safety
- Pest and rodent resistant
- Mold mildew and moisture resistance
- Dense packed insulation fills gaps and voids otherwise left open with fiberglass batts
- Cellulose Insulation prevents sagging at the top of the stud cavity
- Cellulose Insulation all-borate, liquid fire retardant is infused directly into the fibers, resulting in a more effective insulator at the price of competitive blended products
- Cellulose Insulation Blown In is the best method of insulation without removing drywall
Plant-Based Loose-Fill Blown In Cellulose
We Use Premium Plant Based Cellulose
Cellulose insulation is one of the greenest products in the world.
Green Attic Insulation Sources Its Cellulose From Wisconsin, USA learn more about Champion Cellulose @ https://www.championinsulation.com/Homeowners/index.php
Loose Fill Premium Class 1 Cellulose Insulation is the best choice for attic floors. It is blown in with high pressure truck mounted machines. This R-Value ( Resistance Value) protection against heat escape from the living space while providing superior heat protection in the hot summer by preventing heat to travel through the insulation to the living space ceilings.
Choose Cellulose. Comfortable Doesn't Have to be Costly
Attic insulation can reduce heating bills by up to 50%. Get a free estimate from our team of insulation experts.
- No more drafty rooms
- Better air quality
- Pay less on your heating & cooling bills
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